I just wish I had qualified. If the conditions are right, Toho is going to open some eyes.

I don't know how any competitor could live with himself after cheating like that. How could you look yourself in the mirror if you were to win because you cheated?

East Lake can be really, really good this time of year. I love fishing it. I've won several tournaments on that lake. Whenever I get a chance to fish that one, I fish it.

Consequently, you have to make pretty long casts because the fish can be spooked. It's a lot cleaner than West Lake.

This cold weather we've had the last few days didn't help. Being as shallow as it is, the bass here are very susceptible to cold fronts.

When I first drew him I had eyes in there and it didn't look right.